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Community Impact

Our philosophy of “people helping people” can be seen in our daily interactions with members or serving our local community.

Supporting Our Local Communities

Georgia United Credit Union takes great pride in being an active and responsible member of the communities we serve. Every year we support events and programs that focus on strengthening our school systems, financial literacy and helping our communities.

Volunteering

All Georgia United team members are given three paid volunteer days each year to serve at credit union-sponsored programs or for a charitable organization of their choice. Don’t be surprised to find our team members volunteering at a local elementary school career day or rolling up their sleeves for service organizations.

Financial Education

We are passionate about furthering financial literacy in our communities. Our team members can be found hosting educational seminars—both online and in person—to help teach important financial skills like money management, budgeting, investing and more. If you need a speaker for your community group, school or business, we'd love to connect with you.

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More through our foundation

The Georgia United Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities we serve. Our Foundation partners with Georgia United Credit Union team members and volunteers to fund and deliver impactful programs across the state including:

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I'm so appreciative of the "mission in action" behind the staff at Georgia United Credit Union. The staff at Georgia United are a living embodiment of giving back to the community and for that, the Y is truly grateful. Your gift of dollars and time has a big impact for many in our community's mind, body, and spirit.
- Joseph A., J.M. Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA
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Georgia United aides the community they serve with services like feeding the community, a toy drive during Christmas and more.
- Carolle D., Member, Georgia United Credit Union
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Thank you so much for this grant. It will really go a long way to help us provide meals to the children in our community.
- Jill E., Hearts Against Hunger
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Georgia United is very helpful to the community. I always see them giving back, helping young students who are in school and helping young families. Georgia United is a great credit union that I love.
- Uwannia L., Member, Georgia United Credit Union
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We rely on support from community partners like Georgia United Credit Union. With their funding, we will serve so many families during these trying times. Filling basic needs, like diapers, for families makes such a difference. Collaborations and partners are what help make our communities stronger.
- Jan Ruth M., Director of Giving, Helping Mamas

Georgia United Foundation Awards $5,000 in Continuing Ed Scholarships to Georgia Educators

Apr 30, 2024

DULUTH, GA  - Georgia United Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union, announces the inaugural recipients of the Frank Thach Scholarship for educators.

Financial assistance ($500 each) is awarded to the following deserving Georgia educators who are pursuing advanced teaching or education degrees from an accredited university or college:

  • Antonio Green, a teacher at Crossroads Alternative School in Laurens County
  • Heather Lieberman, a teacher at FLEX Academy in DeKalb County
  • Jaszmyn Green, a teacher at Tara Elementary in Clarke County
  • Ira Andrews, the principal at Lakeside High in DeKalb County
  • Kelsea Furbish, a teacher at Denmark High in Forsyth County
  • Kelli Washington, a teacher at Livingston Elementary in Newton County
  • Kimberly Maughon, a teacher at Eastside High in Newton County
  • Shaelyn Sutton, a teacher at Dug Gap Elementary in Whitfield County
  • Michelle Cole, a teacher at Mt. Carmel Elementary in Henry County
  • Premalta Miller, a teacher at New Hope Elementary in Henry County

For more information about the scholarship recipients’ pursuit of advance degrees, go to: https://gucufoundation.org/programs/scholarships/scholarships-for-educators

Supporting education is one of the foundation’s cornerstones, and this new scholarship program pays homage to the credit union’s roots because Georgia United was founded in 1958 as the DeKalb County Teachers Federal Credit Union. Thach, the scholarship’s namesake, is vice chairman of Georgia United’s Board of Directors.

“As we introduce our latest initiative supporting educators in their pursuit of advanced degrees, we reaffirm our commitment to continuing education,” said Foundation Program Manager Haven Beavers. “Through these scholarships, we aim to foster excellence in teaching and enrich the learning experience for generations to come.” 

About Georgia United Foundation

Georgia United Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities it serves through impactful programs funded through corporate contributions and delivered via volunteer efforts from team members and community partners. The foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union. For details on volunteering or donating, visit gucufoundation.org. 

 About Georgia United Credit Union

Georgia United Credit Union is an award-winning financial leader and partner in education. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia United is ranked as one of the state’s largest credit unions with more than $2 billion in assets and more than 150,000 members. As a full-service financial institution, Georgia United offers competitive products and services for